When I talk to customers and schools about their data projects lately, overwhelmingly they are interested in student welfare. Schools are becoming more aware of the opportunity to measure student welfare, particularly through self-reporting mechanisms, to help track and monitor … Read More
Author Archives: OctopusBi
What role can EdTech play in teacher & student wellbeing?
In 2020, educators reported a concerning drop in student empathy, physical activity and willingness to learn. According to Amy Graham and Pasi Sahlberg in that report: ‘Australian educators send us a clear message in this study: classrooms have become emotionally, … Read More
Teachers are wrestling a complex beast: always ‘on’ technology
Technology is a disruptor. I don’t mean that in what has become the typical interpretation, where technology helps institutions transform their education practice. It has done that, too. Technology has been great for new learning methods, and improved communication and … Read More
2020 showed how fast we can reinvent education
Back in my secondary teaching days, “no history; no future” was a phrase I often used to remind young history students of the importance of studying the past. To inform and create a better shared future, we must analyse what’s … Read More
6 Observations from 6 Months in Learning analytics
Moving from Learning management to the data and learning analytics space has allowed for a renewed perspective on schools and their data strategies in a rapidly evolving education context. Here are 6 observations I’ve made after my first 6 months … Read More